Delhi NCR Rain: IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

By Aditya Nagar | July 02, 2026

Delhi NCR Rain: Heavy rain fell in many parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its weather warning from yellow to red as thunderstorms and strong winds swept across the area.

Delhi NCR Rain: IMD Warns of Rain, Lightning and 100 kmph Gusts in Delhi-NCR

Delhi NCR Weather: The IMD said Delhi-NCR should expect light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and winds between 60 and 80 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 100 kmph in the next two hours.

Today, the forecast is for mostly cloudy skies and moderate rain in the capital.

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Rain Brings Relief to Delhi-NCR; Flight Operations Normal

Heavy Rain in Delhi: Rain was reported in several parts of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Dark clouds and strong winds cooled the area, giving people relief from the recent heat and humidity.

Showers also reached Delhi Airport, but flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport are operating normally.

Still, airport authorities recommend that passengers check with their airlines for the latest flight information.

IMD Red Alert: Showers Bring Relief to Delhi; Monsoon Expected by July 4

On Wednesday, the minimum temperature was 28.6 degrees Celsius. Intermittent showers and gusty winds passed through parts of the city, giving people a break from the recent heat and humidity.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the southwest monsoon to reach Delhi by July 4.

Rain Lashes Delhi NCR: Monsoon Set to Sweep Delhi and North India Within 48 Hours

Delhi NCR Rain: In past years, the monsoon arrived on June 25 in 2020 and 2023, June 28 in 2024, June 29 in 2025, June 30 in 2022, and as late as July 13 in 2021.

Right now, conditions are favorable for the monsoon to move further into the north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan over the next two days.

Delhi Monsoon Rainfall Update: Southwest Monsoon May Enter Delhi by July 4

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi by July 4.

In recent years, the monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 25 in 2020 and 2023, June 28 in 2024, June 29 in 2025, June 30 in 2022, and July 13 in 2021.

Delhi NCR Latest News: Monsoon Advances Across Northern and Western India

Delhi NCR Rain: The weather office reports that conditions are good for the monsoon to move into the north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

On Wednesday, the monsoon reached more areas of the north Arabian Sea and Gujarat.

Initially, Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh were included. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab were added later.

What's Delaying the Monsoon Over North India?

Delhi NCR Rain Latest Update: A monsoon is a seasonal wind that carries moist air from the sea to the land, leading to India’s annual rains.

By July 1, the northern edge of the monsoon had reached Porbandar, Meerut, Karnal, and Gurdaspur.

The IMD said the monsoon will likely reach more parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan soon.

Delhi NCR Rain: Punjab Cyclonic System Pulls Moisture to Capital; Hot, Humid Rain in Northeast

Meteorologists also observed an upper-air cyclonic circulation, which is a pocket of swirling wind, over Punjab. This is pulling moisture toward the capital.

In the northeast, Assam and Meghalaya are expected to have hot and humid weather from July 2 to 5, according to the IMD.

Scattered and widespread rain will continue in the region, so humidity will probably stay high.

Heavy Rain Swells Water Levels in Rudraprayag, Alert Systems Set to Be Activated

District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said on Thursday that officials are closely monitoring water levels because rainfall in the upper Himalayan regions is causing them to rise.

Rajwar noted that the water level has reached 622 metres above sea level, which remains below the official warning threshold of 626 metres and the danger mark of 627 metres.

He explained that if the water reaches the warning mark, alerts will be sent via WhatsApp groups and public vehicle announcements.

Teams will also visit neighbourhoods to warn people directly. Rain in the upper Himalayan regions has raised water levels to 622 meters.

The warning level stands at 626 metres, while the danger mark is 627 metres. When the water reaches the warning level, authorities begin safety measures.

They send alerts on WhatsApp, make announcements from vehicles, and send teams to warn people in person.

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